Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Round of 16 at the Indian Wells tournament by defeating Emma Raducanu with scores of 6-3, 7-5. Despite the loss, Raducanu was praised for her performance and fitness, particularly in how she managed to compete at a high level. Sabalenka, on her part, demonstrated her strength by overcoming a challenging second set to secure her victory. This win marks Sabalenka's 175th WTA level win this decade, positioning her just behind Iga Swiatek in terms of WTA match wins over that span. Additionally, Sabalenka has now averaged 37.3 winners in her three WTA-1000 matches in 2024, the highest average at WTA-1000 events so far this year.
37.3 - After 33 in her win over Emma Raducanu, Aryna Sabalenka has now averaged 37.3 winners in her three WTA-1000 matches in 2024. It is the highest such average at WTA-1000 events so far this year. Unloading. #TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @SabalenkaA @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/8iStPT5omn
Aryna Sabalenka d. Emma Raducanu 6-3, 7-5 Good fun. Pleasing to see Raducanu looking fit, and mixing it at that level. Sabalenka had a rough patch or two in the second set but came through like the champ she is. https://t.co/X5XqqZxL44
Emma Raducanu looked very good in defeat to Sabalenka. She needs to improve her mobility esp. to her BH side. Coco again figures a way to win while not playing well. Sets up potential blockbuster with Osaka!
What She Was Made For 👚 @SabalenkaA holds firm and prevails over Raducanu, 6-3, 7-5! #TennisParadise https://t.co/EG8xOXo5uK
Bringing the power 🥊 @SabalenkaA fends off Emma Raducanu 6-3, 7-5 and advances into the round of 16. #TennisParadise https://t.co/0S1Y4EZtZQ
Aryna Sabalenka wins a hard-fought battle against Emma Raducanu 🚨✨ https://t.co/aHPddu8Ktm
#2 Aryna Sabalenka back into the last 16 in Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Emma Raducanu, who played very well. Good to see. https://t.co/FmuzLOR2aJ
175 - With victory over Emma Raducanu to reach the R16 in Indian Wells, Aryna Sabalenka has recorded her 175th WTA level win this decade. Only Iga Swiatek (203) has more WTA match wins over that span. Dominant. #TennisParadise | @BNPPARIBASOPEN @SabalenkaA @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/zjH6SgL75f
Hear her roar 🦁 @SabalenkaA holds off Raducanu 6-3 7-5 to reach the Round of 16! #IndianWells | #TennisParadise https://t.co/HfZAbAiPtd